Black Sport Coat
Artifact IDMO 2009.3.240
Object Type
Coat
Date
1955-1963
Maker
Regency 4
(American)
Place MadeUnited States of America
Medium
Melton Wool
DimensionsOverall L center back 33 in (83.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionBlack plain weave melton wool sport coat equestrian style "hunt coat". Notched rolled collar with button tab extension on left side. Coat is single breasted with 3 buttons center front. Two piece straight sleeves with three buttons at each mock side opening, left chest welt pocket, three double welt and flap front pockets, two on right side and two back vents. Full grey satin weave lining, inside chest pockets.
Labels inside right- "Regency 4, RN 33649 MADE IN USA" "UNION MADE IN USA, ACTWU, Amalgamated clothing & textile workers union, BX 70363".
Labels inside right- "Regency 4, RN 33649 MADE IN USA" "UNION MADE IN USA, ACTWU, Amalgamated clothing & textile workers union, BX 70363".
Historical NoteThis equestrian style formal "hunt coat" belonged to John F. Kennedy, and was part of his personal wardrobe. While John F. Kennedy spent a significant amount of time in Virginia’s "hunt country" during his presidency, he did not participate in fox hunting. The sport was a lifelong passion of his wife, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, who frequently rode with prestigious clubs like the Orange County Hunt in Middleburg, Virginia. During his presidency, the Kennedys leased Glen Ora, a 400-acre estate in Middleburg, as a weekend retreat. While Jacqueline Kennedy spent her weekends fox hunting, JFK used the property for work and relaxation, even installing a 3-hole golf course to amuse himself while she was in the field.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteThis blazer was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 2009 by the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis through the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. It was previously owned and worn by President Kennedy.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
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